Replacement Anti-Sway Cage and Strap for Thule Vertex Bike Rack

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My Thule Vertex bike rack seems to be missing the anti-sway part. I saw the part on your site and would like to buy some. My question is whether I need one per bike or two. Also, do I need a strap in addition or does the strap come with it. Thanks

asked by: Daniel L

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Expert Reply:

The Thule # 852-2903-001 is the replacement Anti-Sway cage for the Stay-Put cradles used on your Thule Vertex bike rack. The necessary strap is part # 852-3006-001. The parts are sold individually, so you'd need one of each per bike.

The # 853-7887 you'd looked at is a cradle for an older Thule bike rack, not an anti-sway cage.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

I am sorry to hear that someone stole part of your Thule Vertex 9028XT bike rack. The replacement Anti-Sway Attachment can be found on our site listed as part #852-2903-001.

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Answer 2

The Thule anti-sway angled extensions #852-3108-001 can be removed from the Hold Fast cradle the reverse way they are installed. I have attached a photo from the Vertex instructions showing how they are installed. The angled extension will rotate so…

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Answer 3

Some bikes have frames with steep angles that may necessitate the use of the extension. In other cases there may be something attached to the frame that would block the anti-sway cradle unless the extension is used. It is situational and it depends…

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Answer 4

I have a solution for you, but unfortunately those straps are no longer available. I spoke with my contact at Thule and she confirmed replacement straps are not offered anymore. To replace the strap for your Thule bike rack, you will need to replace…

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Answer 5

Great news, there is an easy solution to this issue. I see that the top tube, or crossbar on your bike, that runs from the seat to the handlebars, is not parallel with the ground like traditional men's bikes. The crossbar runs downhill towards…

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Answer 6

Originally, your Thule 947 Hitching Post bike rack used cradles that had straps built into them. Thule doesn't make those cradles any more, but the Thule #853-7887 would be the closest replacement, assuming that the bar on your bike rack is 1…

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Answer 7

The correct replacement cradle for your Thule 9030 Vertex 5 bike rack is part #852-3005-002, the straps are part #, part #852-3006-001 and the anti-sway cage is part #853-7758.

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Answer 8

The Thule Stay-Put Cradle #853-7887 is designed for the Parkway, Roadway, Hitching Post Pro and Passage bike carriers. It is a basic, entry-level cradle, whereas the Thule T3 #853-5829 replacement cradle has an extra level of cushion and has a more…

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Answer 9

For your old Thule Hitching post pro you will want the Replacement Stay-Put Cradle for Thule Parkway and Roadway Bike Carriers #853-7887 along with the Replacement Anti-Sway Cage for Thule Bike Racks with Stay-Put Cradles #853-7758 and straps…

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Answer 10

Over time the cradles on your Thule Helium are going to expand a bit, especially with use and moving them around. I would say this is an instance of unless you're having issues with them, there's not a reason to replace them. It looks like…

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Answer 11

Bike rack cradles such as Replacement Stay-Put Cradle #853-7887 fit very tight on the bike rack arm. To remove the old one first make sure the bike rack cannot move by securing it in a trailer hitch. Then grab the cradle with both hands and start…

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Answer 12

The Thule Stay-Put cradle, #853-7887, will fit on 1-inch diameter arms, as will the T3, #853-5829. Then for straps you could use the part #852-3006-001 with either.

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